Wyoming Breezes

pre-loved quilt from Wedding Dress Blue August 2017 I was notified on August 6, 2017 that my name had been drawn for the Pre-loved Quilt Giveaway on the Wedding Dress Blue blog. The quilt arrived last week, and I am beyond thrilled with how it looks on my sofa. It's the perfect size for napping, reading or knitting on a chilly day. Deanna included three pillow covers (I don't have that size of pillow forms yet) that match the quilt. This and That was made by Deanna Treadway in 2012 This and That by Deanna Treadway made in 2012 Deanna, I love this quilt: thank you for allowing me to adopt it.

vintage knitting pattern book I have two copies of this pattern book and would love to send the extra copy (free) to someone who would use it.  The book contains 63 pages of patterns for infants to four-year olds. I've used my copy of the book many times to knit sweaters. sweaters for babies The book contains mostly knitting patterns, but it does have a few crochet ones, too. blanket patterns  A few of the patterns are for knit and crochet baby blankets. toddler sweater Patterns include sweaters, coats, and dresses for toddlers and even some hats and slippers. Most of the patterns are classics, but a few are clearly dated. If I receive more than one request for the book, I'll put everyone's names in the hat for the drawing.  I will gladly mail the book to the winner.  Let me know in the comments if you are interested in the book. If a drawing is necessary, I will select a name on Friday, September 16, 2016 - 5PM MDT Based on my skill set, I w...

Oilcloth Humbug bags I was recently invited to sew with a group that meets at the Lander library each month, so last week, I loaded my sewing machine and supplies and drove to Lander. The project for September was Humbug bags . The bag was inspired by an English sweet, called a humbug . I'd seen the bags before, but had never made one. I completed a small bag from the supplies I took to the sew-in as well as bought some kits for larger bags from Mary, the group's coordinator. Some of the bags were made as gifts, and the ones pictured above are my gifts to four lucky readers. The bags are approximately 12 inches long and are constructed with oilcloth. They are a good size for knitting or other crafts as well as a ditty bag for travel. If you want to be included in the drawing for a bag, tell me in your comment which one appeals to you. The winners will be posted on Monday, September 22, 2014, so you have until noon on Sunday to enter the drawing.

Loot from Bridget's 7th blogiversary Recently, Bridget at The Ravell'd Sleave  hosted a giveaway to celebrate her blog's 7th anniversary, and I was one of the seven winners. Check out what was in the squishy package I received last week: a great book, filled with wonderful ideas, tips, and patterns, two skeins of green Khroma (Baby Alpaca and Merino - total 200 yds), and Rowan's purelife Revive (recycled silk, cotton and viscose - total 274 yds). I'm considering knitting a scarf from the Revive and a cowl, hat, or mitts from the Khroma. Any pattern suggestions? Thank you, Bridget for these wonderful goodies, and Happy Blogiversary! Pop over and check out her blog.

March in Wyoming usually means WIND and lots of it. Even with the wind, it is a great time to get outside to walk or to work in the yard. When I found a partial skein of Manos del Uruguay in my yarn basket, I decided to make a headband to wear on my morning walks. Since the headband is a quick knit, I made two. Adult-sized headbands 20 inches in circumference Bea's Headband size 10 or 10.5 circular needle (16" length) worsted weight yarn (double stranded) Holding yarn doubled or using two worsted weight yarns, cast on 72 stitches Begin knitting in the round being careful not to twist stitches: K2, P2 for 5 rows Knit 7 rows of plain stockinette stitch K2, P2 for 5 rows Bind off loosely Headband will be approximately 4 inches wide The headband shown at the bottom of the top photo will be given away this week. To have your name added to the drawing, leave a comment and tell me about your favorite worsted weight yarn. Even if it is too warm in your area ri...

Click to enlarge Christmas is a time of magic, a time when everyone becomes a child, so I propose we have some fun and a little contest. All you have to do is select ONE of the coloring book pages on this post and use your creativity to make it come alive. Here are the "rules" for the contest: • Select one of the pictures • Use crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint, glitter, etc. to make the image uniquely yours. The images may be altered, if you desire, but please do not make them offensive. •  Have someone take a photo of you holding your creation - make sure the coloring book page is clearly visible in the photo ( All entries received will be posted on Wyoming Breezes.) •  E-mail the photo to pinnut3200@yahoo.com before  midnight on December 21st •  Two winners will be selected and given a choice of prizes - International participants are welcome Click to enlarge Click to enlarge Click to enlarge Click to enlarge Clic...